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Black Male Achievers Program Won't Change Name Under Florida's Anti-DEI Law

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An academic enrichment program at Tallahassee Community College that primarily serves African American men won't have to change its name under a new state higher education law, reported WUSF. Tallahassee Community College.

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How to empower student-parents in higher education: A conversation with Generation Hope

EAB

Their experiences as parents and their juggling of multiple responsibilities offer valuable insights and contribute to diverse discussions and perspectives in classrooms and campus activities.

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Housing scholarship aids underrepresented students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students who move on campus because of the fund are more involved in campus activities, utilize more campus facilities like the library and more often take on leadership roles in student organizations. The impact: The housing fund has directly contributed to student retention, persistence and stress reduction, Alba says.

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OSU Cascades integrates equitable career readiness

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Oregon State University, Cascades, is placing career-readiness competencies in the classroom and at the forefront of campus activities with its new initiative, Cascades Edge. … How do we engage more students?

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Chief academic officer on the value of investing in student success

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Other initiatives that have led to positive results are ones that encouraged full-time course enrollment (whenever possible) and engagement with campus activities. This combined approach has helped with greater retention, completion and student satisfaction.

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My Take on the AP African American Studies Course Framework and the American Historical Review’s 1619 Forum

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Higher Ed Gamma blog has provided a platform from which I’ve been able to share my opinions about such hot topics as the future of the professoriate, pedagogy, curriculum design, the humanities, campus activism, academic freedom, in loco parentis , and much more. After all, there’s no shortage of supply.

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Top Strategies for Improving Student Retention in Higher Education

Creatrix Campus

Social integration: Students who feel a sense of connection and belonging to their college community are more likely to continue their studies. Peer relationships, participation in campus activities, and accessibility to support services are all factors that can affect social integration.